ABOUT THIS ALBUM

Album Notes

Infusing elements of Country and Hard Rock has produced a sound that is not only uniquely Chris Ising, but also recognizably his own. Add to that Chris' recognizable voice and you have an artist that stands out.

From Country Pop influenced “Stay”, Kris Kristofferson influenced “Half a Blue”, Rock influenced “I’m From The Country”, and the 70’s Southern Rock sounds of “Have Another Beer”, Chris Ising’s songs are is filled with memorable melodies and catchy hooks.

Chris hails from Winnipeg Canada, where the winters are long and as a teenager you are either out in the bone chilling cold playing hockey or in the basement with a guitar in hand. Since the age of seven music has played an immense role in Chris' life. It was then that his parents thought it time to sign Chris and his two brothers up for music lessons - after seeing them imitate their favorite rock stars (mainly KISS) using upside down pots for drums and card board cutout guitars. As a teenager Chris could be found playing bass and taking on vocals jamming to Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Rush and Living Color. During his university years Chris started his walk down the song writing path. He found a new love for country music; taken in by the multitude of emotions that country music brings to life through its instrumentation and vocal melodies.